In danger right now? Call the local emergency number where you are. 112 works across the EU and EEA.
National helplines, for women and for men, in ten countries. Every number here is checked against the organisation's own website.
More help in Ireland, the UK and the US
Money, a safe place to stay, legal help, protection, children, immigration and health care: who can help, who it is for and the first step.
- Help in IrelandHelp in Ireland when you live with domestic abuse: money, a safe place to stay, free legal help, the Gardaí and court orders, children, immigration status and health care.
- Help in the UKHelp in the UK when you live with domestic abuse: money, a safe place to stay, legal aid, the police and court orders, children, immigration status and health care.
- Help in the United StatesHelp in the United States when you live with domestic violence: money, a safe place to stay, free legal help, protection orders, children, immigration status and health care.
United Kingdom
Emergency
Call 999If you cannot speak, call 999 from a mobile and press 55 (Silent Solution).
24/7
National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge)
Call 0808 2000 247For women. Staffed by an all-female team.
Phone 24/7. Live chat Mon–Fri 10:00–18:00.
Men's Advice Line (Respect)
Call 0808 801 0327For male victims of domestic abuse, including trans and non-binary people.
Phone Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00. Webchat Mon–Fri 09:00–10:00.
ManKind Initiative
Call 0808 800 1170For male victims, and for friends and family. Does not show on phone bills.
Mon–Fri 10:00–16:00.
Galop National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline
Call 0800 999 5428For LGBT+ people experiencing domestic abuse.
Mon–Tue 09:15–20:00, Wed–Fri 09:15–16:30 (closed 13:00–14:00).
Respect Phoneline
Call 0808 802 4040For people worried they are abusive to a partner, who want to stop.
Phone Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00.
Samaritans
Call 116 123For anyone who is struggling or thinking about suicide. Free from any phone.
24 hours a day
Childline (NSPCC)
Call 0800 1111For children and young people, about anything. Free.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Ireland
Emergency (Gardaí)
Call 999112 also works.
24/7
Women's Aid 24hr National Freephone Helpline
Call 1800 341 900For women experiencing domestic abuse.
Phone 24/7
National Male Advice Line
Call 1800 816 588Freephone line for men experiencing domestic abuse.
Mon–Fri 10:00–20:00; weekends and bank holidays 14:00–20:00.
Men's Aid Ireland
Call 01 554 3811Confidential support for men. Standard call rates.
Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00.
Samaritans
Call 116 123For anyone who is struggling or thinking about suicide. Free from any phone.
24 hours a day
Childline (ISPCC)
Call 1800 66 66 66For children and young people. Free. From 1 November 2026, Childline records calls.
Any time, day or night
United States
Emergency
Call 91124/7
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call 1-800-799-7233Text START to 88788The national line for anyone experiencing domestic violence.
24/7
love is respect
Call 1-866-331-9474Text LOVEIS to 22522For teens and young adults in relationships.
24/7
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call 988Text 988For suicidal thoughts or any crisis.
24/7
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
Call 1-800-422-4453For children, and for adults worried about a child. Call, text or chat.
24/7
Canada
Australia
Emergency (Triple Zero)
Call 00024/7
1800RESPECT
Call 1800 737 732Text 0458 737 732For anyone affected by domestic, family or sexual violence.
24/7
MensLine Australia
Call 1300 78 99 78For men experiencing — or using — family violence.
24/7
Men's Referral Service
Call 1300 766 491For men who want to stop using violence.
24/7
Lifeline Australia
Call 13 11 14Text 0477 13 11 14For suicidal thoughts or any crisis.
24/7
New Zealand
Emergency
Call 11124/7
Women's Refuge crisis line
Call 0800 733 843For women and children.
24/7
Shine helpline
Call 0508 744 633For anyone experiencing domestic abuse.
24/7
Family Violence Information Line
Call 0800 456 450Information and referral, for everyone.
24/7
Sweden
Emergency
Call 11224/7
Kvinnofridslinjen (for women)
Call 116 016National line for women. New number: 116 016.
Phone 24/7.
Support Line for Men
Call 020-80 80 80For boys and men exposed to violence in a close relationship or sexual abuse. Anonymous.
Phone 24/7.
Välj att sluta (Choose to Stop)
Call 020-555 666For people who use violence and want to stop. Anonymous.
Mon–Thu 08:30–16:00, Fri 13:00–16:00.
Denmark
Germany
Emergency
Call 110Police 110, fire and ambulance 112.
24/7
Violence Against Women Support Hotline
Call 116 016For women, in 18 languages plus sign language.
24/7
Violence Against Men Helpline
Call 0800 123 99 00For men exposed to violence. Free and anonymous.
Mon–Thu 08:00–20:00, Fri 08:00–15:00.
Finland
Emergency
Call 11224/7
Nollalinja
Call 116 016For anyone experiencing partner violence, regardless of gender. New number: 116 016.
Phone 24/7.